Melbourne Storm vs NQ Cowboys Prediction: Cowboys as favourites are worth backing

At Casey Fields, Melbourne Storm will play NQ Cowboys in the preseason round of the National Football League. The two teams suffered a defeat in their preseason opener. Which team wins this one?

Melbourne Storm

Melbourne Storm suffered a defeat against New Zealand Warriors in their first preseason game, which ended 36-10. In that encounter, Melbourne Storm had a very slow start, failing to score in the first half. However, that defeat followed their final game defeat to the Penrith Panthers last season. Yet, Melbourne Storm have a win of three in their last five matches, coming against the Cronulla Sharks, Brisbane Broncos, and Sydney Roosters. Ahead of this game, Melbourne Storm have lost the last three meetings against Cowboys, with their last win coming in 2021.

NQ Cowboys

NQ Cowboys started their preseason against Dolphins and they lost. In a game that ended 8-50, this team scored four goals in each half, conceding 34 in the first half before a 16 in the second half. In the meantime, NQ Cowboys have lost two consecutive matches, ending their season with a defeat to the Cronulla Sharks the previous season in the quarterfinals. Ahead of this game, NQ Cowboys have won four of their last five matches on the road. 

Expert Betting Tips

NQ Cowboys have been a threat to the Storm, winning the last three matches of this fixture. However, looking at how brilliant Melbourne Storm were last season, I believe they will step up their game this time. While I believe the NQ Cowboys will be a tough opponent to crack at home, I still believe Melbourne Storm will get things right. 

Our first option is handicap W1(-3.5) with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet

Our second option is over 48.5 points with odds at 1.91 on Bet365

Our last option is home team totals over 26.5 with odds at 1.86